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Laos Tours 5-Day Heritage Route from Chiang Rai to Vientiane

Mekong River Cruises
Mekong River Cruises
Luang Prabang Night Market
Luang Prabang Night Market
Wat Xieng Thong
Wat Xieng Thong
Ban Thapene Village
Ban Thapene Village
Patuxay Monument
Patuxay Monument
Patuxay Monument
Patuxay Monument
That Luang Stupa
That Luang Stupa
Wat Prakeo
Wat Prakeo
Wat Sisaket
Wat Sisaket
Phosi Market
Phosi Market
Nam Khan Rivers
Nam Khan Rivers
National Museum
National Museum
Khouangsi Waterfalls
Khouangsi Waterfalls
Pak Ou Caves
Pak Ou Caves
Ban Nong Bouathong
Ban Nong Bouathong
Mekong River Cruises
Luang Prabang Night Market
Wat Xieng Thong
Ban Thapene Village
Patuxay Monument
Patuxay Monument
That Luang Stupa
Wat Prakeo
Wat Sisaket
Phosi Market
Nam Khan Rivers
National Museum
Khouangsi Waterfalls
Pak Ou Caves
Ban Nong Bouathong

Discover the essence of Laos on this immersive 5-day journey from Chiang Rai to Vientiane. Cruise the legendary Mekong River, explore the sacred Pak Ou Caves, and wander the ancient streets of Luang Prabang — a UNESCO World Heritage Site. From misty mountains to glittering temples and vibrant local markets, this heritage route unveils the serene beauty, deep spirituality, and rich history of Laos like no other.

Tours Itinerary

Day: 01

Day 1. Chiangrai – HoueiSay – Pakbeng

After passing through immigration, you will catch a bus to HoueiSay in Laos where your Lao guide will be waiting for you at the immigration point. After completing border formalities, you board a ready traditional boat for the trip down the Mekong River. Serene, timeless Laos is one of Asia’s most unvisited, unchanged countries. This once-powerful kingdom known as Lane Xang (Million Elephants) was founded in the 14th century with the help of the Khmers, and it went on to become one of the largest kingdoms in Southeast Asia until its demise in the late 19th century. Bisected and bordered by the Mekong River, omnipresent symbol of Indochina, Laos today is an amalgam of cultural influences; Theravada Buddhism, animism, France, and the socialist ideal. It is a peaceful place, and the legendary hospitality, resilience and friendliness of the Lao people is much in evidence. Laos is Old Asia preserved. As your journey downriver you will stop at some tribal minority villages such as the Hmong, Yao and Khmu. Overnight in Pakbeng

Meal:  Lunch, Dinner

Day: 02

Day 2. Pakbeng – Pak Ou Cave – Luang Prabang

Breakfast, as you sail downriver as a second leg, you will pass areas of un-spoilt forest with little villages along the riverbanks and perhaps the odd elephant or two with his mahout. You visit a fishing village and a rice winemaking village and perhaps even taste some of the infamous beverage known as Lao Rice wine. You also visit the Pak-Ou caves, where thousands of Buddha statues are stored. You arrive in Luang Prabang around sunset and transfer to your hotel. This charming city of UNESCO world heritage site, The Luang Prabang is a small, dream-like town on the Mekong and Nam Khan Rivers, in a beautiful mountain setting. From 1353 until 1545 it was the capital of Lane Xang before power was transferred to Vientiane. Despite the move Luang Prabang remained the seat of monarchical power and when the kingdom broke up in 1694, one of the deceased king’s grandsons established a rival kingdom to those in Vientiane and Champasak. Though weakened, the Luang Prabang royalty endured until 1975, when after the reign of 63 kings it was formally dissolved. You spend the day exploring the temples and sites in what is called one of the last Shangri-La’s of Southeast Asia. Overnight in Luang Prabang

Meal: Breakfast, lunch

Day: 03

Day 3. Luang Prabang – City Tours– Khouangsi Waterfall

An optional early start gives you the fantastic opportunity to participate in the daily morning rituals of saffron-clad monks collecting offerings of Alms (ubiquitous sticky rice) from the faithful residents. This tradition is very unique in Laos, being the only Buddhist nation still preserving the procession.

AM: We explore Wat Xieng Thong, the most important Buddhist monastery in the country. Later, visit the former Royal Palace, now a National Museum where you will find ornate, gilded and brocaded reception rooms, as well as Buddha and Spectacular artifacts including the Prabang, a large holy image, which was given in the 14th century by the Khmers to King Fa Ngum.

PM: We excursion out of town to experience local lifestyle of nearby villagers and visit the most beautiful waterfall in Luang Prabang. On the way, we visit Phosi Market, where you will see such diverse offerings as dried buffalo skin, local tea and saltpeter among the chickens, vegetables and hill-tribe weavings. Laos is also known for its traditional handicrafts, and today we will visit the villages of Ban Ouay and Ban Thapene which are populated by Lao ethnic minority groups. We spend time at the beautiful Khouangsi Waterfall where you can splash around in the turquoise pools or walk along the forest paths. We return to Luang Prabang city by late afternoon and visit the Night Market, where you can find the lovely selection of handmade textile by local and hill tribe people surrounding Luang Prabang. Overnight in Luang Prabang

Meal: Breakfast, lunch

Day: 04

Day 4. Luang Prabang – Vientiane

After breakfast, we transfer to the airport for catching the your flight to Vientiane. Upon arrival, we see the major temples including the oldest Wat Sisaket, a temple of thousands of miniature Buddha statues and the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo, which previously housed the famous Emerald Buddha Image. On the way to the famous, sacred structure of That Luang Stupa, we stop to take some pictures of the imposing Patuxay Monument, which is Vientiane’s own Arc de Triumph. We enjoy our final evening by watching sunset by the Mekong Riverside and absorbing the city at night. Overnight in Vientiane

Meal: Breakfast,  lunch

Day: 05

Day 5. Vientiane – Departure

After breakfast, we visit the Morning Market and the weaving village of Ban Nong Bouathong (if time permits). The tour ends after your transfer to airport for departure.

Meal: Breakfast

Included in this Price:

  • Private air-conditioned transportation
  • Accommodation with BRF on double/twin share
  • Train ticket Vientiane – Luang Prabang
  • Private boat trip as stated in above sights
  • English speaking guide
  • Admission fee to indicated sights
  • Meals: lunch or dinner as mentioned (foods only)
  • Government tax and service charge
  • Drinking water & Tissue

Excluded in the price

  • Visa stamping fee
  • International & domestic flights
  • Travel Insurance in all kinds
  • Meals: lunch or dinner where not stated
  • Tip, drinks, personal expenses and others
  • Surcharge for Christmas, new year and public holidays
City 3★ Hotel 4★ Hotel 5★ Hotel
Vientiane Lao Orchid Hotel (Superior room) Salana Boutique (Superior room) Crown Plaza (Standard room)
Luang Prabang Villa Chitdara (Standard room) Le Belair Resort (Ganier room) Villa Maly (Superior room)
Pakbeng Pakbeng Lodge (Superior room) Pakbeng Lodge (Superior room) Pakbeng Lodge (Superior room)
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